Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Insects beware! This west coast plant wants to eat you

Triantha occidentalis – a species of false asphodel – is the first new carnivorous plant to be identified by botanists in 20 years. It is notable for the unusual way it traps prey with sticky hairs on its flowering stem.

Aug 9, 2021

Sepsis or septicaemia.

New protein “switch” could be key to controlling blood-poisoning and preventing death

Scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new protein “switch” that could stop the progression of blood-poisoning, or sepsis, and increase the chances of surviving the life-threatening disease.

Feb 25, 2019

UBC research receives $2.2M in grants from NSERC

UBC research receives $2.2M in grants from NSERC

Research into salmon, clean drinking water, river ecosystems, and wireless networks at UBC received a $2.2 million boost in funding from NSERC.

Feb 10, 2015

Ready-to-wear electronics

Ready-to-wear electronics

UBC engineers are developing technology to turn rigid electronics into garments that move with you.

Jan 9, 2014 - by Heather Amos